P.O. Box 157 10407 Merrill Rd. Hamburg 48139

P Christine .O. Hoskins Senior Box Program Director 157 Julie Eddings - May 10407 Assistant 2016 Merri Carol Kolad - Assistant ll Rd. (810) 222-1140 Hamb Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm urg 48139 Monthly Doings Senior Center Newsletter

Birthday Lunch Wednesday, May 4 12:00 pm

LCCC Wednesday, May 4 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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D a y A Note from Carol, Linda Bauby, Resource Advocate for LCCC has Hamburg’s Site Hostess regularly scheduled hours at the center. She can help with Medicare, housing, insurance, Be sure to make your lunch reservations at least one day food, etc.. in advance by 1 2:00 PM for regular daily hot lunches. Lunch is served at 11:45 AM. A donation of $3.0 0 for Linda is scheduled to be at the Senior the hot meal is suggested. If you have any questions or Center the first Wednesday of the month. want to make reservations call Carol at (810) 231-3284 (this number does not always work so call the center). Linda can be reached at her office anytime at NOTE: If you are unable to come in for your lunch, our 517-545-5944; ext. 121. kitchen would appreciate your cooperation to notify the center early that morning or the day before. She will be at the center on: Wednesday, May 4 Hambu r g T o w nsh i p B oa r d o f T r us t ee M o n t h l y Me e t i n g s The Hamburg Board of Trustees will be meeting this month on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 2:30 PM and Tuesday, May 17 at 7:00 PM. The Township board is hoping more seniors will attend the meetings and get more involved in our community. Mark these dates down on your calendars and let your voices be heard. Friday, May 13 We’ve had quite a bit of interest in our Popcorn will be served. Walking Group so we’ve decided to Bring your own beverage. start simply. Our group will meet in the Lakeland Trail Parking Lot directly A knobble-kneed colt becomes a winning across the street from the thoroughbred at the hands of its owner, its center/township entry road. We figure unorthodox trainer and its jockey, a half-blind we’ll all go at our own pace, we may ex-prizefighter, in this Depression-era drama stay together or we may not………...just based on the true story of champion racehorse depends on who wants to do what. Seabiscuit. Some folks want someone to walk with, Starring: Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Elizabeth some don’t, some just want to have Banks & William H. Macy someone familiar around to feel safe. Movie Length: 141 minutes When: Mondays & Rating: PG-13, some sexual situations and violent sports-related images; ok for kids 13+ Thursdays beginning May 2nd Time: 11:00 am May Pot Luck Watercolor Class

We’re going to have a Guess what the cat drug in………and Pot Luck on Friday, she was a-kickin and a-scream’in?? May 20 at our usual Yep, you got it! Miz time ………… 12:00 Kathleen Kazmierski is back! pm! Our Pipes Choir will play and entertain us …………. And she’s back fully and rested…………...fully suntanned ( we plan on hanging out playing cards, grrrrrrrr………..sun! ) and full of more mah-jongg, ripple………...or whatever wonderful ideas for class!! floats yer boat!! We’re planning on having chicken for the main dish and as always, So what is this class you ask?? Well, please bring a dish to pass that is large it’s a really fun class learning the enough to feed 12 techniques of painting with watercolor peeps! Sign up sheet is on the foyer table!! paint. Do you have to know to draw or paint? Be Heck no!! It doesn’t matter if you’re a there ……………or be square!! ;) beginner who has never held a paintbrush or professional artist who has hundreds of brushes up their sleeve! All skill levels are welcome in the class. Center Library There is nothing like sitting in the sun and reading a good Kathleen is an award winning Instructor book! with oodles of experience and plus she’s So here is a reminder of information you tons of fun! If you have any questions need about our Library. feel free to come in the office and well The Library area is located in our Dining Room and is available any time the center is give our best shot for an accurate answer open. All books in the library are available to but no promises!! ;) anyone who wishes to read and enjoy them. Join us………..you WILL have You may take books out for as long as you wish and bring back when you're able to do so fun!! although we do ask that the reference books stay in the center. You do not need to “check-out” the books. When: Wednesdays beginning May Books may be brought in as a donation to our 4 Time: 12:30 - 3:00 pm library and we like them to be put in the ‘pretty boxes’ under the bulletin board as our Cost: $80 for 8 - week series ‘librarian’ puts them in the proper ‘genre’ and in alphabetical order. If you have any questions just check in the office and we’ll be glad to help!! :) Yoga Classes

JOIN US FOR YOGA!! GUARANTEED FUN!!

And Guaranteed Body Health & Mind Improvement!

Lose your stress, Increase your strength, Develop better Flexibility, Sleep better...... what more could you ask for?? And for nearly FREE??? We DO ask for donations to help cover the cost of their gas and for their favorite charities. Please remember our instructors come in on a volunteer basis! But sheesh, how can you go wrong!!!

TUESDAYS at 9:30 am - with Lisa Weaver

WEDNESDAYS at 10:00 am with Karen Kazyak of Hands On Therapy

No prior yoga experience needed!

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL!! New Member Corner

I ‘d like to introduce new members who have joined the Hamburg Senior Center this past month. Please welcome the following members to our center: Ellen Lecureux Barbara Price Senior Advisory Board Meeting Re-Cap Meeting called to order at 9:59 am. All board members present except Amy Goble and Isabelle Collins. Call to the Public: None Correspondence: None Old Business: a) Newsletters- being sent out at bulk rate which is a lower postage rate for us; b) Barry Manilow Pot Luck- went very well and everyone seemed to have a great time New Business: a) Jo Czubaj- fell off the curb prior to a trip and was hurt which has prompted us to put together an emergency bag; b) Curb Levelling- curbs in handicapped areas to be levelled, a motion was made and passed for its removal by Chuck Menzies, supported by Deby Kaiser; c) Portrait Group Reception- holding a reception on April 29th from 3 - 5 pm; d) Bingo- Carol to call bingo on every 4th Tuesday; e) Walking Club- begins May 2nd and meeting on Mondays & Thursdays at 11:00 am; f) Attendance: February 2016 total of 709, weekly average of 197; March 964, average of 236. February 2015: total of 666, average of 167; March total of 964, average of 241. February 2014 total of 908, average of 226, March 969, average of 218. Call to the Public: None Board Comments: Gerry Przeslawski complimented the cleanliness of the building. Deby Kaiser wants the meeting room flag moved to a more center location. Gary Kaiser wants the organs removed and also wants to know if we have gotten a quote from a cleaning company for cleaning the building on a regular basis. Next meeting will be June 1, 2016

Pool Tables

Life Portrait Painting Just a reminder!!! We have 2 pool Modeling tables ……… a 9’ and a 7” slate tables that have been professionally re-covered. The pool room is Our Friday Life Portrait Drawing available all day from 9:00 am thru and 4:00 pm. Painting group is always looking for folks to Cue sticks & balls are available in come in and model for them. They will pay the pool room for youruse or you can you $35 and it’s fascinating to watch them bring in your own. work. If you are modeling, you will strike your pose for about 45 minutes, take a break and then resume the pose. Or join the group if you want a live model. Bring your own materials and easels along with $5 to pay your share of the model fee. Please call the office if you’re interested or call Priscilla at:734- 954-9141. May Birthdays Reserve your lunch for Wednesday, May 4 to help us celebrate your friends’ birthdays. This month the following members are celebrating their birthdays:

Donald Aikins Lillian Ehrlich Ann Nabb Susan Loly Smith Patricia Carl Allore Ida Fitzgerald Pack Janice Smith David Sokol Nancy Lee Bassett Priscilla Frederick Pedersen Janette Deloris Stark Olivia Brenner Frances Freeland Poe Betty Stehler Robert Browder Michael Grzesik Gerald Quackenbush Brian & Judie Stoll Jennifer Burg Sally Hosmer Jeno Rizzolo Patricia Tee Cathy Judith Butler Eunice Kallio Carol Russell Robinson Thomas Delores Elmer Carmack Kolad Virginia Rochowiak Walton Marilyn Raymond Chopp George & Ruth Kudla Cindy Rohde Watt Sharon Gloria Church Betty Lemon Sam Samfilippo Wietecha Jennie Jewell Clair Phyllis Lindblade Geraldine Schnell Yanchitis Howard Kevin Corr Karen Linda Lindsay Robert Schulz Ziegel Danahy Raymond Joseph Magda Barbara Scott DeRoo Patricia Matteson Rochelle Skalski Traveling with Hamburg Seniors Ca s i n o & D a y T rips A passport, passcard or enhanced driver’s license are REQUIRED for Canadian Trips!! Also, please remember to bring your driver’s license or state authorized photo ID on all casino trips! It’s required if you win big!

Greektown Casino, Tuesday, May 10, 2016 $20; receive $20 in coin play. Trip leaves at 9:00 am and returns at 4:00 pm. Monies due by April 10th !!!

Inside Detroit, Tuesday, May 17, 2016 $71; trip includes a guided behind-the-scenes tour of the Fox Theater, dine at the Foxtown Grille and a guided tour of the Hitsville USA Motown Historical Museum. There is a fair amount of walking and some steps on this trip so wear your walking shoes, not a wheelchair -friendly trip. Monies for this trip are due by April 17th !!

Motorcity Casino, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 $20; receive $30 in reward play. Trip leaves at 9:00 am and returns at 4:00 pm. Monies are due by May 8th !!

Mackinac Island Lilac Festival, Sunday - Monday, June 5 - 6, 2016 $335; trip includes ferry to island, free time on island during the Lilac Festival and a Carriage Tour of the island. More info in the office. Monies & reservations due by April 20th!!!

New York, New York Trip, June 9 - June 13, 2016 $ 1,075 pp/do; tour New York with stops at Central Park Zoo, 9/11 Memorial & One World, Tiger vs Yankee game, Best of NYC river cruise and more!! More info in office!! Reservations & deposit due by April 22nd !!

Meadowbrook Theater, Wednesday, June 15, 2016 $88; lunch at Loccino Italian Grill and then the show “Forever Plaid”. More info in the office since I don’t have enough space to talk!! Trip leaves at 10:15 am & and returns at 5:45 pm. Monies due by May 13th!!

Firekeepers Casino, Tuesday, July 12 , 2016 $28; receive $20 in slot credit and $5 to be used for food, slot play or the gift shop. Trip leaves at 9:00 am and returns at 5:00 pm. Monies for this trip are due by June 13th!! Senior Center Trip Cancellation Policy Day Adopted: 07/16/2013 Trips: Can register in advance but all fees must be paid in full 30 days prior to trip departure Advance reservations will be cancelled unless prior arrangements for payment have been approved by the Director Seat reservations will be made upon final payment and are not transferable Cancellation fees will apply for trips cancelled within 7-14 days prior to trip departure as outlined in the cancellation policy of the Tour Company hired to conduct the trip No refunds, of any kind, will be given for cancellations up to 7 days prior to trip departure Extended/Overnight Trips: Deposit is required at time of registration and can vary depending on the type & cost of trip No reservations will be made without a deposit Final payment is required 45 days prior to trip departure Cancellation fees will apply for trips cancelled within 14 days prior to trip departure as outlined in the cancellation policy of the Tour Company hired to conduct the trip Trip Cancellation Insurance (option): Cancellation Insurance may be purchased for Day Trips only for an additional $5.00 per trip & is non-refundable A full refund of the cost of the trip (not including the Cancellation Insurance amount) will be returned even if the cancellation takes place within the 14 days prior to trip departure, for any reason, for Day Trips only Senior Center Policies: In the event of bad or inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to cancel for safety reasons. We will do our best to reschedule should this occur. Under most circumstances this will result in a full refund In the case of last minute cancellations, we will do our best to sell your seat in order to return your fee, however, cancellation fees may apply. Any cancellation fees that are billed to Hamburg Township by the Tour Company will in turn be billed to the registrant No the Tour Companies Cancellation policy will be provided to all ref registrants un ds Trips wil Continued: l be giv Michigan en Princess, to Tuesday, reg July 26, istr 2016 ant s $78; join us for a guided tour of the Michigan State Capitol, then wh jump aboard the Michigan Princess Riverboat Lunch Cruise down o the Grand River and lastly learn about the process of making cheese, do ice cream and milk at the M.S.U. Dairy Store where you also get an not ice cream cone. Trip leaves at 7:45 am and returns at 4:00 pm. sho Monies for w this trip due up by June for 27th !!! the trip Co py of Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 2 3 4 5 Footcare w/Ava 6 Footcare w/Ava Exercise - 10:00 Yoga w/Lisa - 9:30 Yoga w/Karen - 10:00 Exercise - 10:00 Quilting/Needlearts Finance w/Ken - 11:00 Bingo - 12:30 Pipes Choir - 11:30 Pinochle - 12:30 Kitchen Band - 10:30 Euchre - 12:30 Birthday Lunch -12:00 Games - 12:30 Portrait Paint - 12:30 Games - 12:30 Watercolor - 1:00 Decorative Paint -12:30

9 10 Cardmaking Class 11 12 BP Checks - 9:30 13 Exercise - 10:00 9:00 am & 12:30 pm Yoga /Karen - 10:00 Exercise - 10:00 Quilt/Needlearts Euchre - 12:30 Yoga w/Lisa - 9:30 Pipes Choir - 11:30 Pinochle - 12:30 Kitchen Band - 10:30 Games - 12:30 Bingo - 12:30 Watercolor - 1:00 Games - 12:30 Portrait Paint - 12:30 Greektown Casino Decorative Paint -12:30 Movie - 1:00 9:00 am -4:00 pm “Seabiscuit” 16 17 18 19 20 Exercise - 10:00 Yoga w/Lisa - 9:30 Yoga w/Karen - 10:00 Exercise - 10:00 Quilt/Needlearts Euchre - 12:30 Bingo - 12:30 Pipes Choir - 11:30 Pinochle - 12:30 Kitchen Band - 10:30 Games - 12:30 Inside Detroit-8:15-6:30 Watercolor - 1:00 Games - 12:30 Portrait Paint - 12:30 Decorative Paint -12:30 Pot Luck - 12:00

23 24 25 26 27 Exercise - 10:00 Yoga w/Lisa - 9:30 Yoga w/Karen - 10:00 Exercise - 10:00 Quilt/Needlearts Euchre - 12:30 Bingo - 12:30 Pipes Choir 11:30 Pinochle - 12:30 Kitchen Band - 10:30 Games - 12:30 Watercolor - 12:30 Games - 12:30 Portrait Paint - 12:30 Decorative Paint -12:30

30 Honor of 31 Memorial Day Yoga w/Lisa - 9:30 Bingo - 12:30 CLOSED in H u Board of a r Trustees Meeting m g 5/3/16 at 2:30 b 5/17/16 at 7:00

Hamburg Senior Center 10407 Merrill Rd. P.O. Box 157 Hamburg, MI 48139

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